Cold rolling is applied to lighter gauge (7 gauge or lighter) hot-rolled steel sheets or coils to reduce the thickness of the material. This process not only results in improved gauge tolerances, but also in a smooth, attractive appearance. Cold rolled steel is generally free of rust or scale and is easy to work.

Cold rolled steels are steels that are shaped by high pressure rollers at normal temperature in the steel mill. Cold rolling work hardens the material substantially. This steel can be quickly identified by the good finish of the metal bars. Due to work hardening cold rolled steel is not as machinable as hot tolled steel. A cold rolled steel can be either a mild steel or a high carbon steel.

Sheet steel that is bent into C-Channel Beams to increase structural integrity. Weight, Load Capacity and Clear Spans are decreased with this design. Cold Rolled Steel Mezzanines are generally cheaper to produce and install and have quicker production times than Structural Steel Mezzanines.